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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Agnes' last possession in Chapter 3?

2. What two weapons are used to kill the two men whose murders are described in Chapter 3?

3. What does the Ministry Book say about Agnes in Chapter 4?

4. Whose belongings are being auctioned off in the beginning of Chapter 1?

5. What is Natan holding in Agnes' dream in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Reverend Toti's relationship with his father in relation to his time spent with Agnes?

2. What does the Ministerial Book reveal about Agnes' past that may give insight into her future?

3. How does Blondal approach the unfortunate situation of a murderer staying with the Jonsdottir family?

4. What is the issue Agnes has with Reverend Toti?

5. How does Agnes argue with Reverend Toti about the meaning of 'truth'" (126)?

6. How does Margret express herself to Agnes the first morning?

7. How does Margret view Agnes while she is cleaning her?

8. How does Reverend Toti view Agnes upon their first meeting?

9. What does Poet-Rosa's poem accuse Agnes of doing?

10. How does Agnes feel while working in the field at the Kornsa farm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

To what extent does Reverend Toti fulfill his task of bringing Agnes to God? Give two examples of when he is successful and two of when he failed.

Essay Topic 2

How and why does Margret Jonsdottir's opinion of Agnes progress over time? List specific examples of how she feels once Agnes arrives and then when Agnes is preparing for her execution.

Essay Topic 3

Is Steina Jonsdottir's belief that Agnes and she are similar a valid comparison? What is the "truth" of the situation according to Agnes? Using page 169 as a reference, establish the argument that takes place and paraphrase Agnes' thoughts.

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